Alliance Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Alliance Project Manager to drive the implementation of lean principles within partnerships. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing efficiency, and optimizing workflows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, facilitate workshops, and guide the application of lean tools to achieve measurable results. Your expertise in data analysis and performance metrics will be vital in identifying improvement opportunities. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the productivity and competitiveness of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is typically required.
• Experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with alliance members to define a lean strategy.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Data Analysis

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Relevant Certifications (Six Sigma, Lean)

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

5S

Job description

Job Description

An Alliance Project Manager is a professional who oversees and manages the implementation of lean principles and practices within an alliance or partnership. The role involves working closely with alliance members to coordinate high-risk activities and ensure programme success. The role will also identify opportunities for process improvement, visual management, and efficiency enhancement.

The Alliance Project Manager is responsible for driving and facilitating the implementation of lean principles and methodologies within an organization's alliance or partnership initiatives. Their primary role involves promoting a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinking, aiming to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and enhance overall performance. The Alliance Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams from different alliance partners, facilitating workshops, and guiding the application of lean tools and techniques to streamline processes and optimize workflows. They identify improvement opportunities, analyse data, and track key performance metrics to measure the success of lean initiatives. Additionally, the coordinator provides training, support, and guidance to alliance members, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and learning from each other's best practices. The coordinator will ensure a good relationship is maintained with the client and deliver reporting or risk reduction presentations to the client team. Ultimately, the Alliance Project Manager plays a critical role in enhancing the productivity, effectiveness, and competitiveness of the alliance partnership through the adoption of lean principles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lean Strategy Development: Collaborating with alliance members to define a lean strategy that aligns with the overall goals and objectives of the alliance
2. Process Analysis: Analysing existing processes and identifying areas for improvement by applying lean methodologies such as value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and waste reduction techniques
3. Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Leading and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives within the alliance, such as Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and lean workshops
4. Training and Education: Providing training and guidance to alliance members on lean principles, tools, and techniques to build a culture of continuous improvement
5. Performance Monitoring: Establishing performance metrics and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of lean initiatives and identify areas that require further attention
6. Collaboration and Communication: Facilitating communication and collaboration between alliance members, promoting knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration
7. Change Management: Assisting alliance members in implementing changes resulting from lean initiatives, including addressing resistance, managing stakeholders, and ensuring sustainable improvements
8. Best Practice Sharing: Identifying and sharing best practices across the alliance, leveraging the knowledge and expertise of all members to drive continuous improvement
9. Relationship Management: Building strong relationships with alliance members, acting as a trusted advisor, and promoting a shared vision and commitment to lean principles
10. Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining documentation of lean initiatives, including project plans, progress reports, and lessons learned, and providing regular updates to alliance stakeholders
11. Adhere to policies and procedures: Follow the policies, processes, and procedures in the Integrated Management System and the Information Security Management System
12. Management and maintenance: Manage project control systems and reports
13. Data capturing and analysis: Capture and validate project progress data (preconstruction and construction), analyze data, and ensure completeness through interfacing with discipline leads
14. Workflow automation: Identify manual workflows and design solutions to automate
15. Data extraction: Extract/harvest data from various project management systems
16. Data analysis: Analyze data, ensuring completeness by interfacing with discipline leads
17. Information review: Review information provided by others and escalate key issues for resolution
18. Training delivery: Prepare and deliver guidance training to project stakeholders/contributors

Quality Control

• The role demands positive input to achieve the specified requirements for the scope of works included within the contract and employer’s requirements.
• Undertake on-site compliance inspections, record findings, and raise Non-Conformance Reports if works are non-compliant, managing issues to achieve defect-free completion and handover.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, project management, or a related field is typically required for an Alliance Lean Coordinator role.
• Relevant certifications or training in lean manufacturing methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, or Kaizen, can be beneficial.

Training required

• CSCS Card – Black minimum
• Mental Health 1st Aid (training can be provided)
• SMSTS (essential)
• RAMS (essential)
• Working at Heights (required)

Experience required

• Experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing is essential, with a track record of implementing lean principles and methodologies within an organization.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of lean concepts, tools, and techniques, such as value stream mapping, waste reduction, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams in lean initiatives, driving collaboration, and achieving measurable results.
• Familiarity with data analysis and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities, track progress, and drive decision-making.
• Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring of lean initiatives and projects.
• Knowledge of the specific industry or sector in which the organization operates, understanding its unique challenges and opportunities for lean implementation.

Sweet Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that our success is built on the success of our employees. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment that helps our employees to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, maternity, or other protected characteristics.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.